The locations in East Lothian where people with no COVID-19 symptoms can get tested over the next week have been confirmed.
The locations in East Lothian where people with no COVID-19 symptoms can get tested over the next week have been confirmed.
The virus still present a risk. Almost 1 in 3 people who have Covid-19 don’t have any of the usual symptoms but are potentially passing the virus on to loved ones and people in the community. That's why local arrangements are in place for people without symptoms to get tested. This means people can find out if they are positive, and take immediate action to stop the spread of the virus to others, by self-isolating.
It’s possible to get tested more than once and people can attend even if they’ve received vaccination.
A fixed testing centre, located at the former Stoneyhill Community Centre in Musselburgh, is open from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11am-6pm.
Getting tested is quick and easy. No appointment is required.
The facility open to everyone from East Lothian as long as they don't have symptoms - a fever, cough, or loss or change of smell. If someone does have symptoms, they need to book a test elsewhere.
The schedule for mobile test units (generally open 10am-6pm) is:
Friday, 14 May; Saturday, 15 May; Sunday, 16 May
- Loch Centre, Tranent
- Dunbar Leisure Pool
Monday, 17 May
- Prestonpans Community Centre
- Longniddry Community Centre*
The mobile unit at Longniddry closes at 3pm.
Tuesday, 18 May; Wednesday, 19 May; Thursday 20 May
- The Mercat Bar & Grill, Whitecraig
- Port Seton Centre
Friday, 21 May; Saturday, 22 May; Sunday, 23 May
- Loch Centre, Tranent
- Dunbar Leisure Pool
It’s also possible for people to order delivery of home test kits - Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)